Emerald Isle, North Carolina

... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect from 8 PM this evening
to 7 PM EST Friday...

A coastal Flood Warning remains in effect from 8 PM this evening
to 7 PM EST Friday.

Low pressure will move off the southeast U.S. Coast today as
strong high pressure builds to the north. These systems will
produce strong northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph later today
through Friday along the coast. The strong winds will increase
water levels over the southern Pamlico Sound and produce the
threat of moderate flooding. Areas from Oriental to New Bern and
North Harlowe are expected to see water levels rise 3 to 4 feet
above normal.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued an

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for...
Beaufort County in eastern North Carolina...
this includes the cities of... Washington... River Road...
Carteret County in eastern North Carolina...
this includes the cities of... Newport... Morehead City... Beaufort...
Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
this includes the cities of... New Bern... James City... Havelock...
Jones County in eastern North Carolina...
Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...
this includes the cities of... Pumpkin Center... Piney Green... New
River air station... Jacksonville... Half Moon... Camp Lejeune main
gate...
Pamlico County in eastern North Carolina...

* until 515 PM EST

* at 215 PM EST... Doppler radar showed a band of heavy rain
extending from Emerald Isle and Beaufort... north through New Bern to
Washington and Bath. Rainfall has ranged from 1 to 4 inches so far
and additional amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected. This will lead
to minor flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely. Move to higher ground.

A Flood Advisory means river or stream flows are elevated or ponding
of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.


Lat... Lon 3472 7753 3555 7709 3569 7715 3561 7662
      3538 7658 3550 7702 3532 7655 3510 7656
      3496 7681 3496 7683 3505 7699 3492 7676
      3504 7649 3465 7652 3474 7641 3460 7653
      3477 7661 3453 7733


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1133 am EST Wed Nov 11 2009

... Flood Watch remains in effect through late Thursday night...

The Flood Watch continues for

* a portion of eastern North Carolina... including the following
areas... Beaufort... Carteret... Craven... Duplin... Greene...
Jones... Lenoir... Martin... Mainland Dare... Mainland
Hyde... Onslow... Pamlico... Pitt... Tyrrell and Washington.

* Through late Thursday night

* widespread rain will continue into Thursday night as low
pressure moves slowly northeast off the southeast coast. Total
rainfall amounts are expected to range from 5 to 8 inches...
and this will likely lead to significant runoff... with
flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas possible.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM
EST Thursday...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM
EST Thursday.

An area of low pressure will move off the southeast coast today
and pass just off the North Carolina coast tonight through Friday
as high pressure builds to the north. These systems will combine
to produce strong northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with higher
gusts beginning this evening and continuing through Thursday. The
winds will slowly subside Thursday night through Saturday as the
area of low pressure pushes east of the area.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 31 to 39 mph with higher
gusts are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.